Pediatrics Cardiac Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM | M60091

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System in Richmond seeks a board-certified (or eligible) pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist to lead the Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology team at the School of Medicine. The role supports clinical practice, academics, and education for fellows, residents, and medical students.

The candidate should have training or substantial experience in pediatric cardiac anesthesia and be capable of leading multidisciplinary pediatric cardiac care initiatives

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia.
• Eligible for employment in the United States.
• Good communication, clinical and teaching skills.
• The ideal candidate will have formal training in Pediatric Cardiac anesthesiology, or will have considerable experience in Pediatric Cardiac anesthesiology.
• The ability to work collegially within a multidisciplinary system is essential.
• Lead the day-to-day Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology operations; engaged in Quality and Safety Initiatives, Community Outreach, and interdepartmental proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology operations and participate in Quality and Safety Initiatives.
• Coordinate anesthesia care for congenital heart disease patients across OR, cath lab, EP lab, and non-invasive labs.
• Collaborate with Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery teams within VCU Health System and with partnering UVA teams.

Skills

MD/DO

Board eligible/certified in Anesthesi…

Virginia licensure

US work eligibility

Communication skills

Pediatric cardiac anesthesiology

Leadership capability

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Advertising Summary:

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located inthe heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’ssponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationallyrecognized for patient care and education. Virginia CommonwealthUniversity is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit:

School Of Medicine MBU

Department:

Anesthesiology

Department Summary:

The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicineat Virginia Commonwealth University along with the Division ofPediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery is seeking a talentedMD/DO board-certified (or equivalent) pediatric cardiacanesthesiologist, to lead the Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology teamat VCU.

Our Pediatric Anesthesia group is comprised of 10 faculty withsupport from CRNAs. Three of our existing faculty members areexperienced in cardiac and can serve as backup for this role. Thepediatric anesthesiologist dually report to the chair of Anesthesiaand the Surgeon in Chief for the Children’s Hospital. Our pediatricanesthesiologists are committed to taking care of Children 100%ofthe time.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This position will be based in Richmond and offers the uniqueopportunity to participate in clinical practice, academicendeavors, as well as fellow, resident, and medical studenteducation. Experience in the full spectrum of congenital heartdisease is expected, including complex neonates, adult congenitalheart disease, mechanical cardiac support, and hearttransplantation. This individual will be responsible forcoordinating anesthesia care on all patients with congenital heartdisease, including but not limited to, the operating room, thecardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratory, andnon-invasive laboratory for sedated echocardiographic andcardioversion procedures.

The Pediatric Cardiology Division is growing and is now comprisedof 10 Physicians, 3 Nurse Practioners and has an active, vibrantfellowship led by their Chief, Dr. Christopher Snyder. ThePediatric Cardiac Surgery Division is excited to announce thearrival of Dr. Brian Kogon as the new Chief of Congenital CardiacSurgery. Dr. Kogon is an expert in the care of Children and Adultswith Congenital Cardiac Disease and comes with over 20 years ofexperience. All aspects of pediatric cardiac care are currentlylocated within the VCU Health System including congenital surgery,diagnostic and interventional catheterization, fetal,

electrophysiology and basic science. Services have transitioned tothe new inpatient children’s tower, which includes astate-of-the-art hybrid cardiac procedure suite (cardiaccatheterization, electrophysiology lab, and operating room).

Drs. Kogon and Snyder, are working in collaboration with theircounterparts, Drs. Tom L’Ecuyer and Jay Gangemi, from theUniversity of Virginia Children’s Hospital to establish a uniquemodel of care for Children and Families in Virginia. The motto ofthe collaborative, Virginia Congenital Cardiac Collaborative (VC3),is “two campuses, one program”. The mission of this collaborationis to provide patient care at the highest level of quality andsafety, expand research, and education in the patients localcommunity. The goals of the collaborative are fully supported byboth institutions (VCU and UVA) and leadership of both Children’sHospitals.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia
• Eligible for employment in the United States
• Good communication, clinical and teaching skills
• The ideal candidate will have formal training in PediatricCardiac anesthesiology, or will have considerable experience inPediatric Cardiac anesthesiology
• The ability to work collegially within a multidisciplinarysystem is essential
• The role of the Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist will be tolead the day-to day Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology operations, aswell as to be engaged in Quality and Safety Initiatives, CommunityOutreach, and interdepartmental proceedings

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience strongly desired

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

ORP Eligible

N/A

Rank

Open

Tenure

Ineligible

Months

12 months

Restricted

No

Contact Name

Ashley Krauss

Contact Email

[e-mail]